Consider a gift to the College of Charleston!

For those of you still searching for the perfect gift, consider a gift to the College of Charleston! It’s easy and there are a number of ways to make an impact:

1. ONLINE: Click here and follow a few easy steps. Just remember, we MUST receive your gift by 11:59 pm on December 31st to be eligible for a 2024 gift receipt.
2. CHECK: If sending a donation through the mail, please remember the envelope must be postmarked by December 31st to be eligible for a 2024 gift receipt.
3. PHONE: To make a donation over the phone, please call Julia Hammer at 843.953.5113 or Laurie Soenen at 843.953.3418.
4. STOCK: A gift of stock has never been easier! Click here for instructions. To be eligible for a 2024 gift receipt, please be sure that the stock transfers are received in the Foundation’s brokerage account by December 31st at 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Jaye Poston at 843.953.5769 or JR Barnhart at 843.953.7458.
5. WIRE TRANSFERS: If you’re sending a wire transfer, please contact Jaye Poston for wire instructions. Wire transfers must be received in the Foundation’s bank account by December 31st.
   IMPORTANT: Please be sure to email JR Barnhart to notify us that a wire transaction has been executed so that we may properly credit the transaction.
6. GIFT FROM YOUR IRA: With an IRA charitable rollover or qualified charitable distribution (QCD), each year you can give directly from your IRA to a qualified charity such as the CofC Foundation without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of $105,000 or less are eligible for this benefit. To be eligible for 2024 tax benefits, please ensure your IRA custodian mails your check by December 31st. Click here for instructions. If you have questions, please contact Peggy Cieslikowski at 843.953.5769

Happy Holidays everyone and thank YOU for all that you do for the College of Charleston.